A New York Times bestseller, now revised and updated, All the Presidents' Gardens shares the rich history of the White House Grounds, revealing how the story of the garden is also the story of America.
Hail to the red, white, and blue—and green!
From the most momentous events in our nation’s history to our fleeting cultural obsessions, the White House grounds have been a mirror of America. With wit and insight, garden historian Marta McDowell traces the fascinating story of how our presidents and their families have left their imprint upon the eighteen acres surrounding the executive mansion. Far more than just an account of Lincoln’s goats, Ike’s putting green, and Kennedy’s roses, All the Presidents’ Gardens delves into the thrilling and the heart-breaking events that have shaped our national consciousness.
